Fernand Sanz

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Fernando "Fernand" Sanz y Martínez de Arizala (28 February 1881 – 8 January 1925) was a Spanish-born naturalized French racing cyclist, younger of two illegitimate sons of King Alfonso XII of Spain and his mistress, Elena Sanz.[1][2] He participated in cycling at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris for France, and there won the silver medal in the men's sprint.[1]

FullnameFernando Sanz y Martínez de Arizala
Born28 February 1881 (1881-02-28)
Madrid, Spain
Died8 January 1925(1925-01-08) (aged 43)
Pau, France
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Fernand Sanz
Sanz at the amateur Grand Prix of Paris in 1902
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Full nameFernando Sanz y Martínez de Arizala
Born28 February 1881 (1881-02-28)
Madrid, Spain
Died8 January 1925(1925-01-08) (aged 43)
Pau, France
Medal record
Men's track cycling
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1900 ParisSprint
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